Energy Efficiency Grants in Vermont
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 16 active energy efficiency grants tagged to Vermont, part of 347 active energy efficiency grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Pooled Loan Program State Not published · Varies Finances long-term capital projects undertaken by municipalities, school districts, and other districts. | |
| Energy – Energy to Communities: Expert Match US Department of Energy · Federal Not published · Varies Provides free, short-term technical assistance to address near-term energy challenges and questions. The assistance is 40 to 60 hours over 3 to 4 months. | |
| Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Vermont Bond Bank · State Not published · Varies Provides low cost and flexible financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to help drive down costs. | |
| AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional (Service Volunteers) AmeriCorps · Federal Not published · Varies You define services projects that the AmeriCorps team can complete to respond to local needs. The team of 18-26 year-olds and typically serve in one area for 3 to 13 weeks and serve for 40 hours per week. | |
| Energy – Municipal Energy Revolving Fund (MERF) Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services · State Not published · $10M – $25M This 0% interest loan supports projects that increase energy efficiency, reduce fossil fuel usage, and/or support renewable energy integration in municipally-owned buildings. | |
| Energy – Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust VT Department of Environmental Conservation · State Not published · Varies Supports electric vehicle and equipment replacement or repower projects of the following vehicles and equipment:1992-2009 Engine Model Year Class 4-8 Local Freight Trucks 1992-2009 Engine Model Year Class 4-8 School, Shuttle, or Transit… | |
| Infrastructure - Catalyst Program State Not published · $300 – $50M Projects that address transportation, telecommunications, energy, and basic public infrastructure; business and workforce development; health care, nutrition and food security, and other public services; resource conservation; tourism… | |
| Energy – Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grant Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Federal Not published · Up to $300 Supports retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with certified engine configurations and verified retrofit and idle reduction technologies.Eligible diesel vehicles, engines, and equipment… | |
| Energy – Municipal (Business) Energy Loan Efficiency Vermont · State Not published · Varies Options to work with your existing lender or a third-party lender. If third-party, participation requires EastRise Credit Union membership which is available to anyone. | |
| Energy – Community Wood Grant Program US Forest Service · State Not published · $100 Funds shovel-ready projects to install a community wood energy system or to build or expand an innovative wood product facility. | |
| Transportation – Vermont Community Electric Vehicle Chargers Incentive Program Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · $50K – $2M Supports comprehensive turnkey services which includes technical assistance, a design for sighting of the chargers, completion of a full plan for installation, make-ready upgrades, charging hardware, and full installation of the chargers… | |
| Energy – Utility and Grid Operator Technical Assistance US Department of Energy · Federal Not published · Varies Provides up to 100 hours of technical assistance and resources to support utility and grid operators in modernizing systems and planning for major industry challenges and opportunities. | |
| Energy - Energy Credit Extension Investment Tax Credit (§ 48) US Treasury Department · Federal Not published · Varies Zero emissions solar energy property, geothermal property, fiber-optic solar property, fuel cell property, microturbine property, small wind property, offshore wind property, combined heat and power property, waste energy recovery… | |
| Energy – Advanced Wood Heating Assistance Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation · State Not published · $2.5M – $5M Supports installing, repairing, or upgrading advanced wood heating systems in Vermont municipal buildings. | |
| Energy - Energy Efficient Building Tax Deduction (§ 179D) US Treasury Department · Federal Not published · Varies New or retrofit buildings that increase their energy efficiency by at least 25 percent will be able to claim this deduction, with bonuses for higher efficiency improvements. | |
| AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional AmeriCorps (the federal agency for national service and volunteerism) · Federal Not published · Varies Provides a team of 8-12 AmeriCorps NCCC members to meet critical community needs in the areas of natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural… |
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About energy efficiency grants in Vermont
Energy efficiency grants fund building retrofits, weatherization, electrification, and clean-energy programs for nonprofits, local governments, and community organizations. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the primary federal funder, channeling its Weatherization Assistance Program through states, tribes, and roughly 700 local agencies, while DOE's Office of State and Community Energy Programs administers additional funding. These programs help organizations lower energy costs, improve building performance, and support clean-energy jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What energy efficiency grants are available?
Energy efficiency grants fund weatherization, building retrofits, HVAC and insulation upgrades, electrification, and clean-energy workforce programs. The DOE Weatherization Assistance Program is the largest federal source, reducing energy costs for low-income households through local agencies, and DOE state and community energy programs offer additional funding. State energy offices and utilities also administer efficiency rebates and grants.
Who funds energy efficiency projects?
The U.S. Department of Energy is the leading federal funder, distributing formula grants to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, tribes, and U.S. territories, which then contract with community action agencies, nonprofits, and local governments. State energy offices, regional utilities, and private foundations focused on climate and housing also fund efficiency work. Eligibility depends on the program — many flow through state or local administrators rather than direct federal awards.
How do nonprofits access weatherization and retrofit funding?
Many federal energy efficiency dollars reach nonprofits indirectly: DOE awards funds to states and tribes, which then contract with local agencies to deliver weatherization services. Nonprofits should connect with their state energy office or local community action agency to learn about sub-grant opportunities and income-eligibility rules. Some competitive DOE and foundation programs also fund nonprofit-led building retrofits and clean-energy initiatives directly.
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